Litigation Legal Assistant; YOE

Summit Law Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to support all aspects of our litigation practice. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of filing in federal and Washington state courts, and a solid understanding of litigation fundamentals, ideally in employment and complex lit. There is plenty of flexibility to make this desk your own, if you’re organized and capable.

Summit is known for its signature mix of unmatched competence, casual humor, and its rejection of traditional law firm hierarchies. Legal assistants are vital team members who participate in case strategy, status meetings, and potentially bill hours, if applicable. We’re seeking a true teammate, who takes pride in their work, and possesses excellent attorney/client service standards.

This desk supports some of our busiest litigators, covers multiple areas of law, and goes to trial and arbitration with regularity. Our attorneys want a true partner who proactively prepares case teams for upcoming deadlines, collaborates on process and strategy, and maintains a level head amidst challenges. Each attorney utilizes their assistant differently, but all are friendly, highly competent, and appreciate diligent communicators who take pride in their work.

Daily expectations include proofreading, file and calendar management, preparing tables of authority and contents, and e-filing with various state and federal courts. Document work is big for our LAs - catching sneaky document flaws, knowledge of Styles, and adept drafting skills will endear you quickly. Please note, your editing skills are on display from day one, and may be the subject of a skills assessment prior to offer.

Litigation attorneys work primarily on site,
applicants preferring 3+ days in the office will be prioritized
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• Required
  : ~8+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Required
  :
  Expertise filing in federal and Washington state courts
• Well versed in legal terms, court rule navigation, and filing best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially in writing, proofreading, and calendar management
• Ability to independently solve legal filing issues, research court rules, and docket case events
• Excellent understanding of what requires attorney approval versus what can be completed autonomously
• A professional and courteous communication style, regardless of audience

• Manage all filings, independently confirming jurisdictional specifications are followed
• Proactively coordinate multiple attorney calendars, including summarizing approaching deadlines, and facilitating weekly strategy meetings to ensure case needs are met
• Maintain all electronic and paper files, docketing, and templates to firm standards
• Communicate directly with clients, outside counsel, courts, and vendors
• Complete administrative tasks, including expense reimbursements, scheduling, drafting, arranging travel, and supporting group and firm initiatives

Summit strives for competitive compensation and benefit packages. We offer health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans, with family packages available. 401K options include Roth and traditional accounts, matching, profit sharing, and immediate vesting. Summit also offers bonuses based on firm performance, commuter benefits, and ten paid holidays. While subject to change, we also provide offices for legal staff, firm funded HSAs, and a dog-friendly office.

We offer various hybrid schedules, which are subject to administrative approval and typically coordinated by each practice group. The successful applicant must complete onsite onboarding and sign a Work from Home Agreement prior to beginning any hybrid schedule.

The salary for this position ranges from $90-110k, depending on experience and skillset, given a minimum of 8 years of experience.

Summit Law Group’s nontraditional law firm model was founded on revolutionizing the way legal services are provided and focuses on a single principle: customer service. Our mission is to creatively formulate the most effective, efficient solutions to our clients’ legal needs with small, dedicated teams.…